I've been waiting for somebody to say this. The SawStop would ideally prevent his hand from being cut by the blade, but it wouldn't stop the wood from flinging back from the machine at high speed which is incredibly dangerous on its own and could cause (and has caused) severe injuries to people.

I'm not against SawStop saws, and in fact I own one, but I would not feel any danger using any other type of table saw in good working condition. Understanding how the machine works and taking the proper safety precautions is much more important to your overall safety than something like SawStop technology.